India Sudar - Science Experiment based Learning and Awareness (SEBLA)

Project Brief: SEBLA, one of India Sudar's pilot efforts provides supplemental science education to students in government schools in TN to help sustain an interest in science and to eventually create a compelling reason for them to study beyond high school Project Type: Educational Experiments (description) Primary Focus: other (description)

SEBLA is a pilot effort started by India Sudar in 2011-2012. The initial scope of the project is to work with government schools in Tirpur and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu (TN), India. The main mode of instruction is through simple experiments that demonstrate scientific principles covered in the syllabus for grades 6th-8th.

In the year 2011-2012, Asha Stanford is supporting the effort by providing funds for educational material and salaries for 4 teachers. Additionally, Asha Stanford is working with India Sudar to define better metrics to track and measure the impact of the project.

India Sudar's vision: Developing a Powerful India by Providing Education. The organization partners with government schools and educational blocks at the village level to improve the quality of education by undertaking efforts such as funding additional qualified teachers, establishing learning centers, providing scholarships to students and conducting seminars and science events. More details about the organization are available at www.indiasudar.org